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About

Totnes ward encompasses the historic market town of Totnes and its immediate rural surroundings. The town itself is situated on the east bank of the River Dart, with steep streets leading up from the waterfront. It functions as a central hub for the local area, containing essential services, independent shops, and a regular outdoor market. The built environment is characterised by a mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture.

The ward includes the riverside industrial area known as the Totnes Rotherfold and extends to encompass the neighbouring village of Bridgetown, located across the river. The landscape transitions from the urban centre to agricultural land and wooded slopes along the Dart Valley. Totnes is notable for its long-standing alternative culture and community-focused initiatives, which are evident in its local businesses and civic life.

Area overview

On average Totnes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Totnes is £46,731 per year. There are 6 schools in Totnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Totnes is home to around 9,030 people, with a population density of about 1,507.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Totnes Population
9,030
Population density
1,507.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.91(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.3(-25%)
Shoplifting
10.3(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.97(+38%)
Other theft
5.65(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,053
89.16%
Other White
437
4.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
89
0.99%
Irish
81
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
79
0.87%
Total population: 9,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,484
45.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,140
14.9%
No qualifications
1,004
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
922
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,698
39.16%
Other social rented
776
17.9%
Owns with a mortgage
771
17.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
759
17.5%
Shared ownership
113
2.61%
Total households: 4,336

Property prices in Totnes

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 in Totnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Totnes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Totnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£510,000
Flats23£260,000
Semi-Detached28£390,000
Terraced39£330,000

10 years median price trend in Totnes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Totnes.

All postcodes in Totnes

TQ99SH

Plymouth Road

TQ99TP

Plymouth Road

TQ95ED

The Grove

TQ95HE

Sharpham Drive

TQ95QZ

Higher Westonfields

TQ95XE

Hawkes Way

TQ95AL

Steamer Quay Road

TQ95YF

Meadow Close

TQ95GL

Culverdale

TQ95JE

Babbage Road

TQ95ND

Follaton

TQ95TR

Victoria Street

TQ99SX

Plymouth Road

TQ95DX

Fore Street

TQ95QL

The Plains

TQ95YH

Rush Way

TQ95AP

Weston Lane

TQ95DG

Gills Nursery

TQ95PU

Castle View Terrace

TQ95RS

Totnes

TQ95TE

Albert Place

TQ95TT

Fore Street

TQ95YA

Dukes Road

TQ99TL

Plymouth Road

TQ95EX

Maudlin Road

TQ95EY

Orchard Terrace

TQ95RP

Fore Street

TQ95XZ

Dukes Road

TQ95TA

Kingsbridge Hill

TQ95XX

The Carrions

TQ99SN

Plymouth Road

TQ99TQ

Plymouth Road

TQ95BW

Jubilee Road

TQ95GN

Coronation Road

TQ95GT

Grove Mews

TQ95JG

Station Road

TQ96GU

Jacks Close

TQ95JU

Ashburton Road

TQ95PB

High Street

TQ95RU

Fore Street

TQ95BY

Steamer Quay Road

TQ95PR

Sparrow Road

TQ95ST

The Rotherfold

TQ95YL

Hope Walk

TQ95DB

Bridge Court

TQ95FR

Jordons Brook

TQ95LL

Paige Adams Road

TQ95LP

Lower Collapark

TQ95PN

Orchard Waye

TQ99SF

Plymouth Road

TQ95DA

Fore Street

TQ95RY

High Street

TQ95TS

Atherton Villas

TQ95UA

Westonfields

TQ95YE

Furze Road

TQ97RY

Green Lane

TQ97WA

Babbage Road

TQ99FX

Babbage Road

TQ95BD

Rhine Villas

TQ95ET

Dart Villas

TQ95EZ

Plymouth Road

TQ95RB

Higher Westonfields

TQ95YR

The Cedars

TQ95XN

Wills Road

TQ95YN

Argyle Terrace

TQ95BQ

Crosspark

TQ95HN

Fore Street

TQ95TD

Eiffel Place

TQ97PW

Totnes Down Hill

TQ95EF

Victoria Street

TQ95FA

Quarry Close

TQ95PY

Glenarm Terrace

TQ95SB

High Street

TQ99SU

Plymouth Road

TQ95JH

St Johns Terrace

TQ95LJ

Farwell Road

TQ95LY

Furze Gardens

TQ95QE

Priory Terrace

TQ99GW

Totnes

TQ99SJ

Plymouth Road

TQ99GT

Totnes

TQ99SB

Plymouth Road

TQ99TE

Plymouth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.